Manitoba·UpdatedA number of services and ceremonies will be held around Manitoba on Tuesday, as millions of Canadians collectively remember and pay tribute to military servicemen who fought for their country.Convention centre holds biggest service, but many smaller events also mark the dayCBC News · Posted: Nov 10, 2025 2:10 PM EST | Last Updated: 1 minute agoListen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence.Each year, red poppies are worn for Remembrance Day as a symbol to honour the sacrifices made by veterans and for hope for a peaceful future. (CBC News)A number of services and ceremonies will be held around Manitoba on Tuesday as millions of Canadians pay tribute and collectively remember military servicemen who died for their country.For over 100 years, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month has been marked by solemn appreciation and a moment of silence in honour of Remembrance Day, originally called Armistice Day, commemorating the armistice agreement that ended the First World War on Nov. 11, 1918, at 11 a.m.Here are some of the services taking place in Manitoba. You can also check the Royal Canadian Legion’s website to find a service near you.RBC Convention Centre (375 York Ave.)This is the province’s biggest service, which usually draws more than 5,000 people. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., and the public is asked to be seated by 10:30 a.m. The service begins at 10:40 a.m.The service will be livestreamed at cbc.ca/manitoba.Last year’s ceremony at the RBC Convention Centre is pictured. It’s the province’s biggest service, typically drawing more than 5,000 people. (CBC)ANAVETS (3584 Portage Ave.)Doors will open at 9:30 a.m., with guests expected to be seated no later than 10:30 a.m. Entertainment will follow the service and run from 12:45 p.m. to 6 p.m. Minto Armoury (969 St. Matthews Ave.)Although the Minto Armoury is closed for construction, a Remembrance Day ceremony will be held outside in front of the building from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Attendees are asked to dress appropriately for the weather.Vimy Ridge Park (821 Preston Ave.)The Royal Winnipeg Rifles host this ceremony at Vimy Ridge Memorial Park. The program begins at 10:30 a.m.St. Boniface Cathedral Cemetery (180 De La Cathedrale Ave.)The ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. at the foot of the World War I soldier monument within the cemetery.St. Norbert Cemetery (Ste. Therese Avenue next to St. Norbert Collegiate)The St. Norbert ceremony begins at 10:45 a.m. This event is also livestreamed on their YouTube channel.Ceremonies at Royal Canadian Legions in WinnipegBrooklands Weston Legion (1613 Logan Ave.)A small outdoor gathering to honour veterans. The ceremony begins at 11 a.m.St. James Legion 4 (service at Bruce Park, 1966 Portage Ave.)The ceremony will be held at Bruce Park. A parade will form on Lyle Street, west of the Assiniboine Gordon Inn, around 10:50 a.m. A reception will be held at the branch after the parade.The legion will remain closed until the ceremony and parade are over.Charleswood Legion 100 (Oak Park High School, 820 Charleswood Rd.)The service will run from 10:05 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.Norwood St. Boniface Branch 43 (134 Marion St.)The ceremony begins inside the banquet hall at 11 a.m., with lunch to follow. Doors open at 10 a.m.South Osborne Branch 252 (426 Osborne St.)Doors open at 10 a.m., with the service beginning at 10:45 a.m. The lounge opens at noon and a light lunch will be served at 1 p.m.Transcona Branch 7 (117 Regent Ave. E.)A parade will take place at 10 a.m., from the branch down Regent Avenue to Leola Street, south on Leola to Pandora Avenue E. to East End Arena. Everyone is welcome to march in the parade and is asked arrive by 9:30 a.m. to take part.Everyone is asked to be seated for the ceremony at East End Arena by 10:30 a.m.Henderson Highway Branch 215 (215 Maxwell King Dr., East St. Paul)The ceremony starts at 10:50 a.m.Ceremonies at Royal Canadian Legions outside WinnipegBeausejour Branch 132 (Brokenhead River Community Hall, 320 Veterans Lane)The ceremony runs from 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.Brandon Branch 3 (Keystone Centre,1175 18th St.)The ceremony runs from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Flin Flon Branch 73 (Flin Flon Community Hall, 2 North Ave.)The ceremony runs from 10:50 a.m. to noon, with doors opening at 10 a.m. The service will also be broadcast on 102.9 CFAR radio.Portage Branch 65 (Stride Place, 245 Royal Rd. S., Portage la Prairie)The ceremony runs from 10:45 a.m. to noon.Selkirk Branch 42 (Selkirk Recreation Complex, 180 Easton Dr.)The ceremony runs from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Thompson Branch 244 (C.A. Nesbitt arena, 274 Thompson Dr.)The ceremony runs from 10 to 11 a.m., with lunch to follow at the legion.National ceremony at war memorialCBC News will mark Remembrance Day with special coverage from Ottawa, starting at 9 a.m. CT.How to follow CBC’s Remembrance Day coverage
Here’s where Manitobans can commemorate Remembrance Day
